Laptop vs. tablets: how they compare for true productivity
When the Surface Pro 3 launched, Microsoft made a bold claim: This is the tablet that can replace your laptop. Really? We set out to test Microsoft’s assertion for not just the Surface Pro 3, but for...
View ArticlePhablet vs. mini-tablet: The big choice between two smallish devices
Take a look at smartphone and tablet releases over time and you’ll find a trend: Smartphones are getting bigger, while tablets are getting smaller. To see how the market has changed over the last five...
View ArticleThe 5K display is coming. Here’s how it stacks up to Retina and more
The 5K monitor has landed, with the launch of the 5K iMac and the upcoming release of a 5K Dell monitor. We’re taking the next big step in screen resolution. When we already have Retina-class and...
View Article5 ways the smartphone is conquering the tablet
After nearly five years of growth, the tablet market has officially stalled. According to research firm IDC, tablet sales fell 3.2% year over year in the 2014 holiday quarter, with even bigger drops...
View Article6 things almost every viral Kickstarter has in common
For many entrepreneurs, crowdfunding is a mystery. Celebrity music videos can flop, while simple, silly ideas can go viral overnight. Some campaigns are all about grassroots fundraising, while others...
View ArticleThe TVs of CES: What a data-driven analysis tells us about 4K, display sizes,...
TVs typically make the most noise at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), but cutting through the breathless marketing hyperbole can be a challenge. That said, if you look at year-over-year...
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